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Salem

County:
Marion County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.991
State:
Illinois

Salem is a city located in Marion County, Illinois. Salem has a 2026 population of 6,887. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -5.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,274 in 2020.

The median household income in Salem is $59,728 with a poverty rate of 16.27%. The median age in Salem is 39.1 years: 36.7 years for males, and 42.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.5 males.

6.9K
Total Population
985
Density (mi²)
-64 -0.92%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,887-64-0.92%
20256,951-65-0.93%
20247,016-42-0.6%
20237,058-54-0.76%
20227,112-102-1.41%
20217,214-60-0.82%
20207,274-17-0.23%
20197,011-33-0.47%
20187,044-68-0.96%
20177,112-60-0.84%
20167,172-66-0.91%
20157,238-45-0.62%
20147,283-23-0.31%
20137,306-62-0.84%
20127,368-26-0.35%
20117,394-57-0.76%
20107,451-34-0.45%
20007,9094395.88%
19907,470-343-4.39%
19807,8131,62626.28%
19706,187220.36%
19606,16560.1%
19506,159-1,160-15.85%
19407,3192,89965.59%
19304,42096327.86%
19203,45778829.52%
19102,66900%

Median Age

Overall: 39.1 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 36.7 years

Salem Adults

There are 5,424 adults, (1,498 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,818 (52.8%)
Male: 3,418 (47.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 91.35% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,61091.35%
Two or more races2162.99%
Black or African American1872.58%
Other race1602.21%
Asian630.87%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races270.37%
Other race90.12%
Black or African American10.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,61091.35%
Two or more races1892.61%
Black or African American1862.57%
Other race1512.09%
Asian630.87%

Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem 's average per capita income is $48,097. Household income levels show a median of $59,728. The poverty rate stands at 16.27%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,087-
Families$73,977$96,898
Households$59,728$76,577
Non Families$41,892$48,174

$48,097

Average Income

$59,728

Median Household Income

16.27%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)